Ernie 5.0
100% FreeErnie 5.0 is Baidus native multimodal model, capable of understanding and generating text, images, sound, and video. It includes instruction following, factual reasoning, agentic planning, and tool use.
Best for: Chinese-speaking users needing a comprehensive multimodal AI assistant
How to use Ernie 5.0
Access ERNIE
Visit yiyan.baidu.com and sign in with a Baidu account.
Choose input type
Select text, image, or voice input for your query.
Generate content
Ask ERNIE to create text, images, or multimedia content.
Use plugins
Enable plugins for extended capabilities like code execution.
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